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8 of New Zealand’s most unique animals

New Zealand is a country full of unique animals that you won’t find anywhere else in the world. One of the many… read more

Aus kangaroos play at beach
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10 of Australia’s most unique animals

Vanessa Hope van Engelen

Australia, a natural wonderland. Featuring one million different native species. Mammals, frogs, reptiles and… read more

A woman in a blue shirt in an ice tunnel
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Sport and adventure in New Zealand

Lydia McCormack

Are you searching for adventure or a specific active holiday? New Zealand is a perfect destination. The great… read more

Aboriginal Adventure | Australia holiday
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Connect with Indigenous Australia and New Zealand

Vanessa Hope van Engelen

Would you like to experience the dynamic culture of the Māori or discover the oldest living culture in the world?… read more

Meet the locals | Australia holiday
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Enhance your journey DownUnder by staying with the locals

Vanessa Hope van Engelen

No one can show you Australia and New Zealand better than the locals themselves. They know the country like no… read more